Endoscope Decontamination Technician
2 weeks ago
Job summary
The post holder will be part of a Endoscope Decontamination team who will assist with the process of endoscope decontamination across all satellite areas within the Manchester University NHSFoundation trust (MFT).
The post holder will be based from the Endoscopy Units, at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Trafford General Hospital or North Manchester General Hospital sites, and be allocated to one of the satellite areas requiring theservices of a decontamination technician.
The decontamination team will cover weekdays, bank holidays, evenings, and weekend shifts on a rotational basis as part of a seven-day service.
Main duties of the job
Understand the functions and clinical use of endoscopes. Have working knowledge of all endoscopes used, to include an overview of the instrument construction and care and maintenance requirements.
Understand and put into practice the principles of endoscope cleaning anddecontamination in line with National and Local policy.
Work within the National Endoscopy Occupational standards and "Decontamination Room Workforce Competences" which will be assessed on a regular basis. Undertake Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) manufacturer's operators training and attend periodic update sessions.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
Were looking forward to hearing from you
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
General standard of education to certification level.
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Decontamination
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the type of work involved and awareness of working in a healthcare environment. Basic computer skills
Desirable
Previous experience of Endoscope decontamination processes NHS Experience
Skills
Essential
Good communication skills/ written and verbal Able to work on own initiative, following direction by supervisor or nursing colleagues. Good Organisational skills
Desirable
Basic computer skills-
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